Watch the video to see how our Bachelor of Nursing programme will work for you.​​

The Bachelor of Nursing will prepare you for a career as a Registered Nurse in a variety of health care settings.

This programme will provide you with the knowledge and skills to provide competent and safe nursing practice. You will have the opportunity to integrate theory and practice through clinical practice within a hospital and health care facility.

On completion of this programme, you can apply to the Nursing Council of New Zealand for registration as a nurse, which allows you direct entry into the nursing profession following successful completion of the Nursing State final exam.

Programme Content

You will study:

Interpersonal Relationships

Professional Nursing Knowledge

Study Skills

Human Science

Evidence Based Practice / Research Skills

Clinical and Health Assessment

Management and Leadership

You will study through lectures, tutorials, directed study, and nursing practice in a variety of settings, for example community placements and hospitals. You will be expected to do a significant amount of study in your own time.

Tihei Mauri Ora roopuIf you identify as a Māori or Pacific Islander you can choose to study in the Tihei Mauri Ora stream. This option allows you to study in a culturally supportive environment and integrates all areas of knowledge from both the western and Māori worlds.

Graduate Opportunities

The Bachelor of Nursing may lead to employment as a Registered Nurse in private or public hospitals, in the mental health sector, in independent practice, the defence services, as a Nursing Lecturer, a Medical representative, Health Consultant or Administrator, a Community Nurse, or a Speciality Nurse. You could also choose to continue with postgraduate study.

Frequently Asked Questions

What will my timetable be like?

It's approximately 40 hours a week - 25 hours in class, 15 hours homework. 4-5 days per week at Wintec.​ Here is an example of ​the theory/practicum breakdown:

1st year – 75% theory, 25% practicum

2nd year – 50/50

3rd year – 25% theory, 75% practicum

What are the additional costs of studying this programme?

Information about additional costs to studying this programme can be found here.

For overseas qualifications and cross-crediting, please contact us directly by using the form at the end of this page.

Interested? Take the Next Steps​

​1. Check that you meet the entry requirements​. If you don't meet them, don't worry, there is still hope, get in contact with us to talk about it.

VIEW THE ENTRY CRITERIA

General Academic Admission

a) Candidates are required to have:

i) University Entrance (UE) or equivalent is the minimum requirement to enter the Bachelor of Nursing programme. To qualify for entry you will need NCEA Level 3 comprised of 60 credits at NCEA Level 3 or above and 20 credits at NCEA Level 2 or above, including:

(1) 14 credits each at NCEA Level 3 in three approved subjects made up of:

b) Candidates who have studied on a Nursing Degree programme at another institution will need to meet the Bachelor of Nursing programme entry requirements or equivalent. They will also need evidence of a B grade average (i.e. above a B minus average) and a letter of recommendation and a confidential report on the student from the Head of School of the previous programme, before they will be considered for admission to the Bachelor of Nursing programme.

c) Applicants who have completed an approved foundation, bridging or tertiary introductory programme in Health at Level 4, with 60% or higher in all moduleswill be considered for admission to the Bachelor of Nursing programme.

Special Admission

Domestic applicants aged 20 years or above who have not met the General Admission or entry requirements for a programme but whose skills, education or work experience indicate that they have a reasonable chance of success may be eligible for Special Admission. Special admission will be granted at the discretion of the relevant Head of School/Centre Director or designated nominee. Such applicants may be required to successfully complete a foundation, bridging or tertiary introductory programme as a condition of entry into higher level programmes.

Provisional Entry

Domestic applicants aged under 20 years who have not met the general academic admission and entry criteria for a programme but who can demonstrate a reasonable chance of success through other educational attainment and/or work or life experience may be eligible for provisional entry at the discretion of the relevant Head of School/Centre Director or designated nominee. Provisional entry places restrictions on re-enrolment to be lifted if the applicant’s performance is deemed satisfactory by the relevant Head of School/Centre Director or designated nominee.

English Language Requirements

Candidates who have English as a second language are required to have an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of 6.5 across all bands; or equivalent.

All applications require some supporting documents, however, you don't need to supply these immediately. You can begin an online application now and we'll get in touch with you later to arrange the documentation.

It's good to get an understanding of the full process though. You can check all the requirements for the Bachelor of Nursing application here:​

We may also need to verify your identity (your legal name and date of birth) as well as your residency status. If you’re a domestic student we may be able to do this through your National Student Number (NSN), If we can’t we will need you to provide evidence of this by supplying verified copies of your birth certificate or passport.

We’ll email you to confirm we’ve received it and let you know if there’s anything more we need from you.

We’ll assess your application and let you know the outcome.

If you’re accepted to study, we’ll send you an enrolment offer letter – you’ll need to accept this to confirm your place on the programme. Click here to find out more about enrolment and accepting your offer.

After you’ve accepted your offer

If you don’t have a current Comprehensive First Aid Certificate (NZQA units 6400, 6401 and 6402) you’ll need to complete this before you start the programme.

At the start of the programme, you’ll need to provide evidence of your immunity and vaccination status. Your doctor will need to complete Wintec's Immunisation Form.

​Got some questions you need answered first? We're always here to help. ​Call us on 0800 294 6832, visit one of our Info-Sessions, arrange a tour​, or simply fill out the following form and we'll get back to you with answers as soon as possible​​​.​